Chapter 1884: Chapter 938: Xinyang’s Fury (Part 2)
"Don’t come over!" Xiao Ji commanded.
Without turning his head, he stared unblinkingly at Qin Fengwan, "I have business to attend to. You should return to your room first."
General Qian halted his steps, puzzled by why Marquis Xuanping was acting this way, and craned his neck to take a look.
Marquis Xuanping was tall and robust, capable of blocking people but unable to shield Princess Xinyang’s dress, which was blown by the night wind.
General Qian chuckled meaningfully, "So the Marquis is here for a secret meeting with a beauty, is it Miss Chenxiang? No wonder the Marquis agreed so promptly tonight, it seems he misses the embrace of a beauty."
Princess Xinyang glared coldly at Xiao Ji.
Xiao Ji felt a toothache, wishing he could turn around and give the man surnamed Qian a kick.
General Qian remained oblivious to the fact that his head was already metaphorically tied to his waistband, continuing recklessly, "Since Miss Chenxiang is here too, why not bring her up to have a seat, Marquis?"
"It’s not Chenxiang!" Xiao Ji gritted his teeth.
"Oh? Then who is it?" General Qian asked with curiosity.
Xiao Ji looked at Qin Fengwan’s cold gaze, squinted slightly, and suddenly chuckled hoarsely, "A new beauty, very shy, so she won’t meet the gentlemen."
The teasing tone made Qin Fengwan want to lift her knee to kick him.
That place.
He can never go there again.
General Qian laughed, "Is there a shy girl in the Ruanxiang Pavilion? It’s just a means to seduce men. The Marquis just came down, and she has already orchestrated an encounter. From my perspective, her means are impressive."
Listen, does this sound like human talk?
There’s a reason he hasn’t been promoted for ages!
Princess Xinyang wanted to punish General Qian with death.
Xiao Ji couldn’t help but curl his lips upon seeing her angry look, "Her means are indeed impressive."
Princess Xinyang glared fiercely at Xiao Ji.
Xiao Ji smiled flirtatiously at her, but his words to General Qian lacked any warmth, "Get upstairs."
"Marquis..."
"Military orders."
General Qian straightened his expression, "Yes!"
After he left, Xiao Ji released his arms from encircling her, moved aside a few steps, and looked at her blandly, "Don’t come to such places in the future, and don’t follow assassins."
Princess Xinyang said expressionlessly, "Mind your own business!"
Xiao Ji began, "I got followed yesterday, and today I deliberately went to the military camp to lure them into action. They’re cautious, staying still."
Princess Xinyang looked at him, "Did I ruin your plan?"
Xiao Ji sighed, "Yes, they noticed you. If I don’t kill him, you’re in danger. But if I kill him, I alert the snake, and his accomplices all flee."
Princess Xinyang lowered her eyes.
Xiao Ji looked at her, with a smile that was not quite a smile, and said, "Qin Fengwan, you suddenly worry so much about me, are you really falling for me?"
The guilt in Princess Xinyang’s heart vanished in an instant.
The atmosphere destroyer—Xiao Ji!
Princess Xinyang returned to the carriage.
Xiao Ji followed her.
Princess Xinyang wouldn’t let him get in the carriage, "What are you here for? Aren’t you going to continue roaming your brothel? Your Miss Chenxiang is waiting for you!"
Inside the carriage, Little Yiyi burst into tears!
Daddy is here! Time to act cute!
Act fiercely!
Xiao Ji raised an eyebrow, indicating the direction beside her.
Princess Xinyang glared with a dark face at the little fellow crying loudly in Yujin’s arms, "Really is your father’s flesh and blood!"
After returning to the mansion, the first thing Little Yiyi did was to use her little eyes to find a washboard for her dad.
Xiao Ji: "..."
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Three days later, Xuanyuan Qi and Liao Chen set off, accompanied by Young Master Mingyue and his servant.
They took a force from the Shadow Division, traveled by water into Yan Country territory, then continued northwest, heading toward the direction of the ice fields.
On July 3rd, in the Capital City of Zhan Country, a junior assistant examination was held, jointly conducted by the cabinet and the Ministry of Rites, with the main content being the eight-part essays and strategy discussions.
To attract talents, First Assistant Yuan relaxed the conditions for applying, raising the age limit to under twenty-five, previously it was twenty.
Scholars from both lists who meet this age criterion can participate in the exam.
Fen Lin and Lin Chengye’s ages qualified, but unfortunately, one scored 123rd and the other 99th in the palace examination, both were just scholars. However, Du Ruohan achieved the 13th rank, earning a place on both lists.
He was just one day short of turning twenty-five.
Empress Dowager Zhuang held a letter destined for the border pass.
Zhuang Yuheng was the runner-up from the previous list, only a year older than Xiao Hen.
However, this exam document was ultimately never sent.